Baked Pears With Lemon Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Pears With Lemon Sauce

• 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Lemons, Zest Of
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup honey
• 4 ripe but firm pears
• 1/4 cup water
• 4 whole cloves

How to Make Baked Pears With Lemon Sauce

1. **Prepare the Lemon Sauce:** In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of arrowroot powder with 2 tablespoons of cold milk until smooth.
2. **Combine Sauce Ingredients:** In a saucepan, combine the arrowroot mixture with 3/4 cup of milk and the cinnamon stick.
3. **Simmer the Sauce:** Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly (about 5-7 minutes).
4. **Add Citrus & Sweetness:** Stir in the lemon zest, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of honey.
5. **Chill the Sauce:** Remove from heat, remove and discard the cinnamon stick. Cover and refrigerate to chill completely (at least 30 minutes).
6. **Preheat Oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
7. **Prepare Pears:** Halve the pears and carefully remove the core using a melon baller or small spoon.
8. **Arrange Pears:** Place the pear halves in a lightly greased glass baking dish.
9. **Make the Pear Glaze:** In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup water, and 4 whole cloves. Heat over low heat until just simmering; do not boil.
10. **Glaze the Pears:** Carefully pour the honey mixture over the pears in the baking dish.
11. **Bake the Pears:** Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the pears are tender and easily pierced with a fork. Cooking time will depend on pear ripeness.
12. **Remove Cloves:** Remove the pears from the oven and carefully remove the whole cloves.
13. **Serve:** Serve the warm baked pears immediately, topped with the chilled lemon sauce. Enjoy!